used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading "I don’t know," said Aline doubtfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
Ange
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From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
can't
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From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Marthe caught her sister’s hand.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
don't
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From this reading "I don’t know," said Aline doubtfully.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "I don’t know," said Aline doubtfully.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Marthe caught her sister’s hand.
come to pass
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marthe caught her sister’s hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don’t know," said Aline doubtfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
Jacques
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From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don’t know," said Aline doubtfully.
MADCAPS
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From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
Madelon
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From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
Marthe
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From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
Mlle
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From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
not any; not one
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
and nothing more
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Marthe caught her sister’s hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
what's
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From this reading ESCAPE OF TWO MADCAPS "Well, it is a mercy, only what’s to happen next?" said Mlle Marthe in the morning.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
won't
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From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
an affirmative
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, Ange, promise me to keep out of it, and you, Aline, I require you to do the same.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Madelon is a most capable young woman, and if she and Jean Jacques can’t contrive something, yes, and run next to no risk in doing so, you may be sure that you won’t do any better.
